Ridge Golf Course at Pole Creek Golf Club
About
Pole Creek Golf Club is a public 27-hole golf facility in Tabernash, the only one of its kind in Grand County. The holes are divided into three par-36, nine-hole courses, which can be played in different 18-hole combinations. You'll get a different set of challenges on each course but they each provide a classic round of Colorado mountain golf. On no other nine is this more apparent than the dramatic Ridge Course. As its name would imply, the layout features several dramatic ups and downs. Accuracy is key and having a good strategy is equally important. Golfers will also have to contend with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers along the greens, not to mention the occasional water hazard. The other two nines, the Meadow and the Ranch, are more mellow and approachable.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by garrhodes on 09/19/2024
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Photo submitted by Dan5511558 on 08/01/2024
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Beautiful views of the valley .. Photo submitted by Johnfrancuch on 08/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u314159362322 on 07/07/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 09/24/2021
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 09/24/2021
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Photo submitted by gmdillon on 08/23/2021
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Ranch course Photo submitted by u717424566 on 07/25/2021
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Photo submitted by need4speed17n on 06/09/2021
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Photo submitted by need4speed17n on 06/09/2021
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Photo submitted by need4speed17n on 06/09/2021
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Hole 5...one of many scenic holes. Photo submitted by jeffnelson82 on 06/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160776592 on 09/19/2020
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Photo submitted by imccue on 07/12/2020
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Photo submitted by imccue on 07/12/2020
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Photo submitted by birdking01 on 07/24/2016
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Photo submitted by jeffsnoy on 09/19/2015
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Photo submitted by jeffsnoy on 09/19/2015
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Photo submitted by jeffsnoy on 09/19/2015
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Photo submitted by david3589 on 07/16/2015
Golfer Reviews
Enjoyable day
First time to play Pole Creek but definitely not the last. Loved the course. Beautiful scenery and fairly wide fairways for the mountains. It will definitely be at the top of our list for courses to play in the Breckinridge area.
Mountain View’s for days!!
My favorite mountain course. Three 9’s to choose from. Can’t go wrong!!
Easier The Second Time Around
If playing Pole Creek, you should try to play the Ranch/Ridge nines. Ridge is the best, followed by the Ranch.
Since we were familiar with the course, holes 1 & 3 were much easier to play. The Ranch is a nice course, flat except for holes 1 & 8.
I do not like the small GPS screen on the left pole of the cart. Hard to see with the glare and the small screen. Not sure the yardages were correct either.
If in the Fraser/Granby area - this is the place to play your golf.
Nice Course, The 2nd Best Nine at Pole Creek
Ranch ninie is the second best nine of the three. Relatively flat, except for holes 1 & 8. It is pretty course with the mountains in the background. Love the bunkering of all the Pole Creek courses, nicely edged. The par 3, 2nd hole is a great par 3.
Playing the course for the first time, holes 1 & 3 are difficult. Especially, since the GPS system was not working. Hole 1 is an uphill par 5, double dogleg to the right. Not sure where to hit your 2nd shot.
Hole 3 is a 90-degree dogleg left, that is uphill. You cannot see the fairway going up towards the green, They tell you to aim at the restroom. Visually, a tough hole.
Decent Course. Ranch & Ridge Are Better Nines
Pole Creek has 3 nines. The Ridge is the best, followed by the Ranch, then the Meadows.
Pole Creek has a nice a clubhouse and views are beautiful. The Meadows is a decent nine holes and a little tigher than the other two nines.
It had two gimmicky holes. Hole 5 woth a split fairway with a creek in-between, with high bushes. Not a visually pleasant hole. Hole 7 is a double dogleg left. When you stand on the 6th tee, the 7th green is at 4 o'clock. When you stand on the 7th tee, you're not sure where to hit the ball.
The GPS system is mounted on the left pole of the cart. Hard to see with the glare and a very small screen. I thought the yardages were not always correct and when you pointed to a spot to get the yardage, the remining yardage would not even point to the green.
We payed $111 to play the Meadows/Ranch on a Friday. On the holiday, we played Ranch/Ridge for $97. The prcing seemed strange.
Some of the Most Scenic Holes You Will Play
If you are in the Fraser/Granby area, this is the course to play. Pole Creek has 3 nines. Ridge is the best, followed by the Ranch and then the Meadows.
This nine has some of the most scenic holes you will ever play. You do have two uphill holes to get you to the higher elevations. 1 and 3. Hole 8 is a blind shot but you are at the highest point of the course - 8,812 feet above see level.
This nine is a must play.
Just beautiful.
Wonderful course. People were awesome and the course in great shape. Only problem is that no breakfast served. Staffing.
Annoyed
Pro shop seemed a little annoyed that we booked through golfnow
Beautiful views for days!
Probably the most beautiful golf course I’ve ever played!
Beautiful Course
The course was in phenomenal condition (especially the greens) and the scenery is beautiful. A good mix of easy to moderately challenging holes. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Good early season round
We were pleasantly surprised to see Pole Creek offered as a hot deal, it was too hard to pass up. We found out that the course had just opened ~a week ago. The folks were super friendly. They did tell us that given the rate, the 9s were set - Meadows & Ranch. Still, all 3 are good. The fairways were in excellent condition. The greens didn't suffer from the winter ice. Nice! They were still healing a bit from aeration. There is one hole - #6 on Ranch where Garmin GPS indicates there is more room before the water...check it carefully before teeing off. The day turned out to be stellar. We enjoyed ourselves. We enjoyed a dinner at the restaurant afterwards. Thanks!
3 World Class Nine Hole Courses
Pole Creek Golf Course is a must if you find yourself in the area. The greens are perfection and all 27 holes include some incredible views of snow covered peaks. Very helpful staff and the food from the Bistro is affordable and delicious. This course is worth every penny and shines in an area full of great mountain courses.
A Mountain Gem
We played the Meadows and Ridge nines, and cannot wait to return to check the Ranch nine holes. The course was in great shape and well manicured for springtime.
The entire staff was super friendly and hospitable, and the meal afterward in Bistro 28 was fabulous!
We will be back!
Great Mountain Course
2:45, using a cart, was truly nice. Intermittent rain did not inhibit play at all. It can be brutal to play from the woods, requiring concentration to stay in play. Greens were slow, but consistent and birdieable. Meadow hole 7 continues to beat up me; I’ll be back often to try again.
Better than expected conditions
We stumbled upon this Golfnow offering. It was their first week since opening. The fairways were in great condition. The rough wasn't penal. The scenery was not obviously affected by the fire. The greens escaped winter kill nicely, though the aeration effect was still evident, and the green speed was on the slower side. It was a fine day out. Thanks! The season looks to be a great one.
A couple notes: the hot deal time apparently locks you into whatever 9s they assign you, in our case the original 9s. Looking at the course tee sheet could tell you which to expect.
There were no cart path restrictions.
Hole #6 tee shot on Ranch plays 10-15y shorter than Garmin GPS indicates.
The restaurant is open with no mask requirements.
Beautiful Setting - Disappointing experience
We arrived early and warmed up. No one told us that the greens were freshly aerated. The greens were horrible, but the course was in decent shape. We got to the first tee and the group ahead of us had 4 carts. The starter told us that only 3 were playing, but there ended up being 5 with 2 young children. They moved fairly well for how many were in the group. We got to the 4th hole and things got slow and stayed that way. We waited several minutes on the 9th tee talking to the group behind us. Once we were able to tee off we hit some errand drives, but played the hole fairly quickly. The ranger showed up and told my wife that we were holding up 4 groups. If he had been doing his job we would not have tightened up waited so long on the previous 4 holes. The pro shop staff was not very friendly, but the cart person and pro were pleasant. I really like this course, so was disappointed that my kids were introduced to it in this way.
Worth the trip for me
It's almost two hours EACH WAY for me but it's a very interesting drive - up into the Rockies.
The greens remind me of Poppy Hills in Monterey. If you can see the line and hit it, your putt has a good chance of falling. No gimmicks or tricky breaks.
Fairways are nice and wide. Rough is not punitive but narrow - after that yer in the woods. It's not that tough but a couple of holes on each side can get you if you are not careful.
All the employees are always helpful and friendly. I have played over 200 different courses (I keep a running list) and I would recommend this course to anyone.